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Stonebridge Parent Acquired and August Asking Prices Drop: Top Broker Stories
Stonebridge's parent company was acquired by BetterHome Group, and August saw the largest asking price drop in eight years, according to Mortgage Solutions' most-read broker stories.
Dartford Tops List of Best UK Locations for First-Time Buyers in 2024
New research identifies Dartford as the leading UK area for first-time buyer mortgage sales in 2024, with Nuneaton and Bedworth and Wandsworth also ranking highly.
CHL Mortgages Expands Bridging Loans for Borrowers with Adverse Credit
CHL Mortgages has broadened its bridging loan range to include borrowers with adverse credit and introduced automated valuation models for eligible properties.
Halifax Announces Rate Cuts Across Mortgage Products
Halifax has introduced rate cuts of up to 13 basis points on selected mortgage products, including homemover, first-time buyer, and remortgage ranges.
Foundation Home Loans Expands LTI Criteria for Higher Earners
Foundation has updated its loan-to-income criteria, allowing higher-earning residential borrowers to access up to 5.99 times income, including joint and JBSP applications.
Inheritance Tax Receipts Reach Record £3.2bn, HMRC Reports
HMRC figures show inheritance tax receipts rose to a record £3.2bn between April and July 2026, with future increases expected due to asset values and unchanged tax thresholds.
CHL Mortgages Expands Bridging Finance Criteria and Introduces AVMs
CHL Mortgages has widened its bridging finance criteria to accept more adverse credit cases and introduced automated valuation models to speed up applications.
Bridging Sector Faces Scrutiny After MFS Collapse and Regulatory Probe
The collapse of Market Financial Solutions has prompted regulatory investigations and increased scrutiny of the UK bridging sector, with industry figures divided on the long-term impact.
BMPAN Evolves from One-Off Event to Industry Movement
The Black Mortgage Professionals & Allies Network (BMPAN) has grown from a single event in 2024 to an ongoing initiative focused on career development and inclusion in the mortgage industry.
Stamp Duty and Inheritance Tax Receipts Rise in 2026
Stamp duty receipts reached £6.9bn between April and July 2026, while inheritance tax receipts rose to £3.2bn in the first four months of the tax year.
Letting Agents See High Website Traffic but Few Landlord Enquiries
Analysis finds letting agents' websites attract visitors but generate few landlord enquiries, with experts noting a gap between traffic and lead conversion.
Poor Maintenance Could Cut Landlord Property Values by £59k
Landlords risk losing up to £59,000 in property value due to poor maintenance, with London landlords facing the highest potential losses, according to new research.